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Mar 15, 20203 min read

Action Changes Things

Austin STRONG's response to the COVID-19 concerns In these uncertain times, we know that transparency is important in order to continue...

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Jan 27, 20203 min read

Happy New Year- Take #2

-Kristal DeSantis, LMFT Western New Year begins on January 1st and that day marks a "new start" to the year that many of us celebrate....

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30 Questions to Ask your Partner in 2020

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Jan 6, 20201 min read

30 Questions to Ask your Partner in 2020

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's a new year, a new month, and there's no better time to start building your new relationship! 🌟 Now, a new...

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Why Isolation and Rejection Hurts So Much: The Social Pain/Physical Pain Overlap

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Oct 28, 20195 min read

Why Isolation and Rejection Hurts So Much: The Social Pain/Physical Pain Overlap

It is no secret that people are hard-wired to connect. In pop culture, every other song, book, and movie have themes of friendship and love.

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How to Have a Milestone Conversation: Creating Safety

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Sep 25, 20195 min read

How to Have a Milestone Conversation: Creating Safety

Creating a safe environment, knowing your body cues, coming from an emotionally honest place, and knowing your boundaries are crucial elemen

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Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Divorce

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Sep 18, 20196 min read

Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Divorce

When divorce enters the realm of possibility, there are a few specific questions you can ask to better sort out where you stand: Would you

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Technology in Couples Therapy - Part Two

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Sep 14, 20194 min read

Technology in Couples Therapy - Part Two

Make your technology work for you in your relationships! Like the LifeCouple apps' tagline says: Let your I-Phone become your We-Phone

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Sep 12, 20193 min read

Technology in Couples Therapy -Part One

by Ian Hammonds, LMFT-Associate, LPC-Intern As a practicing couples therapist, over the last couple of years I have heard many of my...

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Places to Make New Friends - Welcome to Austin

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Sep 4, 20194 min read

Places to Make New Friends - Welcome to Austin

Where is your favorite place to connect in Austin? Let us know and we will add your suggestions to our list.

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Making Friends in a New City -Welcome to Austin!

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Sep 2, 20193 min read

Making Friends in a New City -Welcome to Austin!

There is always an adjustment period in moving to a new city, acclimating to a new job, and living in a new and unfamiliar environment. Feel

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Aug 12, 20195 min read

TIME FOR A CHANGE

We are long overdue for a relationship revolution. Everyone is in a relationship of one kind or another, and relationships are a place to fi

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Austin STRONG: RBC

Aug 3, 20193 min read

SELF-CARE: A Blog in 2 Parts (Part Two)

SELF-CARE PART 2: Electric Boogaloo – A Self-Care Recipe By Shelly Hogan MA, MEd, LMFT-Associate (Otherwise known as, “How can we do the...

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Aug 3, 20194 min read

SELF-CARE: A Blog in 2 Parts (Part One)

SELF-CARE PART 1: Myth-Busting By Shelly Hogan MA, MEd, LMFT-Associate As I reached for my favorite coffee cup this morning, I smiled to...

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Jul 23, 20193 min read

Being "Me" Within a "We"

Do you ever find yourself getting lost in the shuffle of your relationship, or do you find you and your partner becoming one of those couple

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Understanding Love Addiction Through the Lens of Attachment

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Jul 8, 20195 min read

Understanding Love Addiction Through the Lens of Attachment

Understanding Love Addiction Through the Lens of Attachment by Ian Hammonds, LPC-Intern; LMFT-Associate

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Jul 2, 20195 min read

Couples Therapy as Prevention, Not Cure

Couples Therapy as Prevention, Not Cure By Ian Hammonds, LMFT-Associate In my early years of training as a Marriage and Family Therapist,...

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In Memoriam- Resources for those Grieving a Loved One

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May 26, 20193 min read

In Memoriam- Resources for those Grieving a Loved One

On Memorial Day, the entire country comes together in gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice made by our brave men and women of the armed...

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Substance Use Recovery Resources for May Mental Health Awareness Month

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May 19, 20195 min read

Substance Use Recovery Resources for May Mental Health Awareness Month

Austin STRONG: Relationship Building Center has partnered with Help.org to bring some recovery resources to light.

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Media Resources for Mental and Relational Health

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May 8, 20192 min read

Media Resources for Mental and Relational Health

For Mental Health Awareness month, we here at Austin STRONG: Relationship Building Center are sharing some of our favorite resources on...

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Austin STRONG: RBC

May 7, 20195 min read

Book Recommendations for Individuals

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we love helping stop the stigma against seeking mental health help. Here are some resources for you

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